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Phi Gamma Delta (Syracuse University Chapter) Collection

An inventory of its collection at the Syracuse University Archives

Summary

Creator: Phi Gamma Delta.
Title: Phi Gamma Delta (Syracuse University Chapter) Collection
Dates: 1913-1956
Size: 2 boxes (2.75 linear feet)
Abstract: Contains scrapbooks, publications and other materials related to its activities at Syracuse University
Language: English
Repository: University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Historical Note

Photograph of Phi Gamma Delta Brothers in 1906

The Sigma Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was founded at Syracuse University in May of 1901. Known as the Syracuse Fiji, or Phi Gam, the fraternity resided at 732 Comstock Avenue for over 60 years. The house on Comstock Avenue suffered from an electrical fire in 1928 and a boiler fire in 1948. The fraternity eventually moved out of the house when Syracuse University wanted the property to build a parking lot for the Life Sciences Complex. The house was torn down after the University gave 300 Euclid Avenue to the fraternity in exchange for 732 Comstock Avenue. They currently reside at 727 Comstock Avenue.

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Scope and Content Note

The Phi Gamma Delta (Syracuse University Chapter) Collection spans from 1913 to 1956 and contains materials related to its members and activities. Included are two scrapbooks with clippings and photographs regarding the fraternity and its members, publications like The Phi Gamma Delta, dance cards, as well as event programs.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

The Archives holds additional materials relating to Phi Gamma Delta in the Clippings File, Memorabilia Collection, and Photograph Collection.

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Selected Search Terms

Names

Phi Gamma Delta.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.

Subjects

Fraternities.
Greek letter societies.
Higher education.

Types of material

Dance cards.
Scrapbooks.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Phi Gamma Delta (Syracuse University Chapter) Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Most of the materials gift of Phi Gamma Delta brother William T. Hulse's family in 2012; 1942-1947 scrapbook found in former Sigma Nu house before demolition.

Processing Information

Materials were placed in acid-free folders and boxes.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: 2023 June - 1942-1947 scrapbook added (SS)

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Arrangement

Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.

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Inventory

Collection
Box 1 Activities 1913-1956
Box 1 Publications 1939, 1956
Box 1 Scrapbook 1917-1918
Oversize 1 Scrapbook 1942-1947

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